Hopsydian push emotional extremity and crushing heaviness to new heights with their latest single "ELYSIUM," a dark and cinematic descent into fractured identity, spiritual abandonment and the violent pursuit of transcendence.
Combining relentless modern metalcore aggression with sacred choir elements, towering atmosphere and beatdown loaded riffs, the track balances brutality and beauty with unsettling intensity. Driven by themes of inner ruin, corrupted faith and self deification, "ELYSIUM" explores the emotional conflict between guilt and empowerment.
Lyrics like "Every scar is a vow I survived" and "There's grace in sin" paint a portrait of someone shaped by pain, no longer searching for salvation but becoming something terrifyingly divine in the process. The song constantly shifts between whispered confession and explosive defiance, mirroring the psychological collapse unfolding beneath its massive production. Haunting choirs echo like fractured prayers throughout the track, colliding with crushing breakdowns and punishing drums that amplify the tension between sin and transcendence. As the song builds toward its radiant and emotionally overwhelming chorus, Hopsydian create a sound that feels both apocalyptic and euphoric, equal parts spiritual reckoning and violent rebirth.
With "ELYSIUM", Hopsydian showcase a bold modern approach to metalcore that merges cinematic atmosphere, raw emotional weight and unrelenting heaviness into something immersive and devastating. Dark, aggressive and impossible to ignore, the single positions the band as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging forces.
HOPSYDIAN LIVE:
6/27 — Vienna, AUT — Chelsea
8/15 — Dinkelsbühl, DE — Summer Breeze Open Air
Kinsley Signs with MCA + New Song "Pieces of Me" Available Now
Rising singer-songwriter Kinsley officially begins a new chapter today with the announcement of her signing to MCA and the release of her powerful new single and performance video, “Pieces of Me,” available now on all streaming platforms – listen Below.
Written by Kinsley, David DeVaul and Jack Hummel and produced by Ryan Kohn, Kinsley creates music rooted in honesty, healing, and human connection.
“I started writing poetry as a way to process what I was feeling. My family was dealt many cards over the years, both good and bad, and poetry had a way of making it all make sense. The silver lining became easier to find when I wrote it all down,” the 22-year-old reflects.
“I once heard someone say that ‘the past is a map of how to love you,’ and the more people I met the more I realized that truth. We are all just echos of fragmented pieces and there’s beauty in the way it binds us all together.”
Anchored by soulful vocals and striking imagery, the track explores heartbreak, identity, and the lasting impact of love and loss.
“Music is what saved my life, and so I tend to meet it at a place of confession, hoping it saves others along the way. With ‘Pieces of Me’ I finally get to admit that at times I was searching for something I can’t remember anymore, and that in and of itself is freeing,” Kinsley reveals. “I encourage you to think of this song as a letter to time, that’s the truest way these lyrics are meant to be heard.”
Kinsley first connected with audiences through her “Midnight Sessions” on YouTube — intimate performances that offered an early glimpse into her deeply personal songwriting. Watch HERE.
From growing up in California, to learning music on her family’s land in North Carolina, to moving to Texas in high school before eventually settling in Tennessee with her family, each chapter has left its mark on both Kinsley’s perspective and her sound. With “Pieces of Me,” her story is just beginning.
ABOUT KINSLEY
MCA singer-songwriter Kinsley creates music rooted in honesty, healing, and human connection. Having grown up across California, Texas and Tennessee, her music reflects the many places, experiences, and perspectives that have shaped her. Blending vivid storytelling, poetic lyricism, and raw, soulful vocals, the Nashville-based artist writes the kinds of songs that make listeners feel seen and understood. An “old soul” with a lifelong passion for poetry and songwriting, Kinsley approaches music as both emotional refuge and personal expression — creating deeply human songs that live at the intersection of vulnerability and healing. Online at officialkinsleymusic.com.
Photo Credit: Hannah Gray Hall
Kaitlin Butts Offers First Taste of New Music with "Never Really Mine" via Republic Records
Boundary-pushing Tulsa-born fiery artist Kaitlin Butts continues her breakout year with the release of her new song “Never Really Mine,” available everywhere today via Republic Records. Listen to “Never Really Mine” Below.
“At a festival in Austin, my husband and I were walking through the crowd to get backstage, and someone essentially catcalled my husband as I was holding his hand. It actually made me laugh out loud because she was right – he is ‘foiinneeee,’” said Butts.
“When we got backstage, my friend Fernando asked me if that ever bothered me, and I said, ‘a man that can be taken from me was never really mine.’ I thought about how much I wish other women felt that way and that they had that same security as I do. He doesn’t have a wandering eye, and if someone ever took his attention away, I wouldn’t be tugging at him to stay with me. I would want him to go on and get her.”
Written by Butts alongside Maggie Antone and Lola Kirke, the track captures the sharp-witted humor and fearless honesty that have become signatures of Butts’ songwriting.
“I brought the song to my friends Lola Kirke and Maggie Antone on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Nashville,” shares Butts. “I had the first couple lines to the song and that hook, and I just knew they were the perfect women to write it with. I can feel their wisdom and their heartbreak alongside mine weaved in every line.”
Built around a devastatingly simple realization, “Never Really Mine” delivers one of Butts’ most cutting choruses to date:
The release follows a whirlwind 2026 for Butts, who joins on Willow Avalon’s new song “Hypothetically Speaking” and its official video and she’s continued expanding her own creative footprint both onstage and behind the camera. Earlier this spring, Butts starred in Ella Langley’s music video for the award-winning hit “Choosin’ Texas” and co-directed and wrote the treatment for Flatland Cavalry’s “Unglued.”
Next week, Butts makes her CMA Fest debut with performances on the Chevy Riverfront Stage on Saturday, June 6 at 4 p.m. and the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage at 9 p.m. She’s also slated for Billboard Country Live at Category 10 on Friday, June 5 during the festival weekend.
The release arrives as Butts wraps her sold out headlining European Cowgirl Experience and an appearance at Highways Festival at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall as well as stops across the UK including Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin, bringing her captivating live show overseas once again.
The new track is Butts’ first new music since the release of The Yeehaw Sessions last year, her first project since signing with Republic Records in October 2025. The fan-favorite EP featured her genre-bending takes on songs including Chappell Roan’s “Red Wine Supernova,” Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle,” The Chicks’ “Sin Wagon” and Don Williams’ “Tulsa Time,” alongside her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.
In 2024, Butts earned widespread critical acclaim for her album Roadrunner!, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists. She also recently joined Lainey Wilson on her Whirlwind Tour, was featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s latest American Currents exhibition for the second year in a row. She was named to both the 2025 Opry NextStage class and the CMT Next Women of Country class.
For the latest news and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebook and @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.
Corey Kent's 'Heartland Rock and Roll' Album Arrives Sept. 25; New Track "Cigarette Burns" Out Now
Multi-platinum Sony Music Nashville recording artist Corey Kent today announced his new album Heartland Rock and Roll will arrive Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Marking a defining moment in Kent’s career, the 16-track project finds the Oklahoma native fully embracing the gritty, genre-blurring sound he’s spent years carving out – one that fuses country, rock and soul into what he calls Heartland Rock and Roll.
“Heartland Rock and Roll is my third major label album, and it’s really the first time I’ve been able to finally name the sound I’ve been working towards my entire career,” shared Kent. “These songs sound like where I’m from. The lyrics span from nostalgia, to honest regrets and gratitude for the simple things I value most in life. From top to bottom, this is me. Every artist wants to leave their mark in music… a way to say, ‘I was here and I did it my way.’ This feels like mine. This is heartland rock and roll.”
Alongside the album announcement, Kent released his newest song “Cigarette Burns,” available everywhere now. The smoldering new track follows recent releases “Rocky Mountain Low” featuring Koe Wetzel, viral fan-favorite “Empty Words” and the stripped-down “Wannabe,” continuing to give listeners a taste of Kent’s next chapter. Listen to “Cigarette Burns” Below and pre-save Heartland Rock and Roll HERE.
Written by Zach John King, Ben Stennis, Lauren Hungate and Jameson Rodgers, the new track pairs Kent’s smoky vocal with a unique melodic haze as he reignites the feeling of a snuffed out love. A slow-burning ballad with a mellow flavor all its own, “Cigarette Burns” is rich, reflective and rolled up in a no-filter blend of premium grade desire, savoring the sting of a love that was bad for his health, but ultimately hurt so good.
“This song has such an infectious pulse and a perspective I’ve never heard before, which is why I gravitated towards it. One of my favorite records ever is Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon,” Kent said. “There’s a few songs on there that have a very country western feel to them while keeping all of the laid back, beach town rock elements. This song feels like it would fit right into that record which is why I think I love it so much. I can’t wait for people to hear this because to me it feels like a fresh soundscape in country music. Timeless, yet new.”
“If you’re an artist, you hope to have that record – the one that when people think about you, they think about that record,” shared Kent. “For the first time in my career, I feel like I do.”
Infusing Oklahoma roots with the untamed energy of a rebel rocker, Kent has built his career on doing things his own way. From dancehalls and dive bars in Bixby, Oklahoma to earning two No. 1 singles at Country radio, over 1 billion career streams and multiple RIAA certifications, Kent’s rise has been steady, hard-earned and fueled by conviction. But with Heartland Rock and Roll, he leans fully into the differences that once made him feel like an outsider.
“I’ve been fighting my differences for so long, but now it’s like, ‘Let’s just use those,’” Kent explains. “I’m not trying to be anybody else. Bigger fades, ‘better’ lasts.”
Produced primarily by Austin Goodloe, with additional production from Jon Randall and Chris Farren, Heartland Rock and Roll captures golden-hour nostalgia, rugged honesty and the peace that comes with staying true to yourself. Across 16 tracks, Kent delivers vivid small-town soundtracks steeped in warm distortion, raspy country soul and heartland rock grit.
Fans first got a glimpse into the album’s sonic direction with “Rocky Mountain Low (feat. Koe Wetzel),” which is Top 10 on the chart and continues its climb at Country radio, followed by “Empty Words,” which was released early due to fan demand with more than 20 million social media views. Most recently, “Wannabe” showcased the project’s stripped-back emotional core with Kent describing the song as a “cowboy campfire ballad” about finding fulfillment in life’s simplest moments.
Now, “Cigarette Burns” adds another layer to the album’s emotional depth, delivering a smoky, slow-burning anthem about a love that lingers long after it’s gone.
The forthcoming album follows Kent’s breakout projects Blacktop and Black Bandana, which established the singer-songwriter as one of country music’s most compelling and unconventional rising voices. To date, Kent has earned Platinum certification for “Something’s Gonna Kill Me,” Gold certification for “This Heart” and a Triple-Platinum certification for his No. 1 breakthrough hit “Wild As Her.”
Next week, Kent is set to bring his high-energy live show to Nashville, performing across three stages on Thursday, June 4: Billboard Country Live at Category 10, Gibson Garagefest Sony Nashville Takeover at Gibson Garage Nashville and Spotify House at Ole Red Nashville.
Rolling Stone has praised Kent for giving “the region’s signature sound a shot of mainstream sensibility,” while CMT and the Opry NextStage program have recognized him as an artist to watch. He has also toured alongside Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi and Koe Wetzel.
For the latest news and information about Corey Kent, visit coreykentofficial.com.
In This Moment Return With "Sleeping With the Enemy" — WATCH // Announce Taste of Chaos Tour With Hollywood Undead
Blending theatrical intensity with razor-sharp modern rock, IN THIS MOMENT have spent the last decade building one of heavy music's most unmistakable identities. Led by the magnetic presence of MARIA BRINK, the GRAMMY-nominated band have turned their fusion of spectacle, vulnerability, and massive melodic hooks into a global phenomenon, earning platinum-certified success and more than two billion career streams along the way. Now, the band begin their next chapter with the release of the explosive new single "Sleeping With The Enemy," out now via Better Noise Music.
Listen to "Sleeping With The Enemy" here.
Watch the official video below.
For more on the single, Brink offers, "With 'Sleeping with the Enemy' and our upcoming album, we're confronting the darkness — whether it's inside us or external. It's about looking that darkness in the face and transforming it into empowerment. We feel so exhilarated and ready to show the world what we've conjured up."
Boasting a sound that feels both intimate and arena-sized at once, the band will be hitting the road across the U.S. on the upcoming Taste Of Chaos Tour. Starting on September 22 in Charlotte, NC, ITM will pack venues with their co-headliners, Hollywood Undead, along with support from I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue, creating a truly full-spectrum heavy tour — dark, explosive, and unapologetically diverse.
All dates are below. Get tickets here.
"Sleeping With the Enemy" and the previously released "Heretic" (feat. Kim Dracula), mark the first tastes of the band's upcoming, as-yet-untitled ninth album and debut for Better Noise Music. More details will be announced in due course.
IN THIS MOMENT ON TOUR:
WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, I SEE STARS, VANA, + MELROSE AVENUE:
9/22 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
9/23 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
9/25 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
9/26 — Reading, PA — The Theatre @ Santander Arena
9/28 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/29 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
9/30 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
10/3 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave - Eagles Ballroom
10/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/8 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
10/9 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/11 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
10/13 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/14 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
10/16 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston
10/17 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
10/19 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at the Complex
10/21 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
10/22 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
10/24 — Maricopa, AZ — Harrah's Ak-Chin
10/25 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
10/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim
IN THIS MOMENT ONLINE:
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Savage Hands Push The Pressure To The Surface On "Feel Me"
Maryland's unflinching alt-metal catalysts, Savage Hands, return with their brand new single, "Feel Me", out now via Oxide Music. The track draws a visceral perspective of anxiety itself, one that's taunting, possessive, and completely certain it's already won. Fans can listen to "Feel Me" Below.
Lyrically, "Feel Me" personifies the anxiety itself in an unsettling, predatory framing that tackles the subject of an anxious episode. Aggressive and almost suffocating, Savage Hands tap into the new single with more menace than sympathy, refusing to offer resolution, and amplifying the invasive grip of a mind under siege.
Additionally, this summer, Savage Hands will be embarking on The Art Of Love And Power Tour alongside Of Virtue for one of the most unmissable heavy tours of the year. The tour will see both bands trading headlining slots each night, giving fans two high caliber sets under one roof. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
Exploring the darker lens of "Feel Me", vocalist Mike Garrow shares:
"We really wanted to try and create a song where you almost feel like you’re in a different world, unique to the feeling of anxiety. Despite where you are or who is around… it can be something so dark and engulf every bit of your sense of well being. This song taps into your consciousness and takes you away from all the noise."
Guided early on by multi-platinum producers Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Sleeping With Sirens, etc) and Lee Rouse (The Funeral Portrait, Teddy Swims, etc), Savage Hands have sharpened their craft into a volatile blend of ominous atmosphere, sledgehammer riffs, and skyscraping choruses. A hybrid sound that dissolves the lines between post-hardcore, metalcore, and alternative rock, all while hitting with precision and purpose.
Propelled by the success of previous singles, "Demon", "Washed Away", and "Halo", the quintet have been in constant forward motion since their 2018 debut, amassing over 55 million streams along the way. From steely Maryland roots to festival stages, Savage Hands' relentless drive has shaped a previous that thrives on the collision of chaos and catharsis bleeding into one another. With their latest releases, "POWER", "Trust Issues", "Reload Repeat", and "Trace Erase", Savage Hands are opening the door to a new chapter, one that's heavier, sharper and more unapologetic than anything that's come before.
Be sure to stay tuned for more Savage Hands news coming very soon.
THE ART OF LOVE & POWER TOUR
SAVAGE HANDS & OF VIRTUE
July 16 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
July 17 - Orlando, FL - Conduit
July 18 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
July 20 - Dallas, TX - Three Links
July 21 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
July 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
July 24 - Anaheim, CA - Parish @ House of Blues
July 25 - Sacramento, CA - Starlet Room
July 27 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
July 28 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne
July 30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
August 1 - Denver, CO - Marquis
August 2 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
August 4 - St Louis, MO - The Duck Room
August 5 - Minneapolis, MN - Amsterdam
August 6 - Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Arcade
August 7 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's
August 8 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
August 9 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups
August 11 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room
August 13 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground
August 14 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs
August 15 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry
August 16 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
August 18 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
August 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
August 21 - Nashville, TN - The End
ABOUT SAVAGE HANDS
After their breakout tracks “Demon”, “Washed Away”, and “Love No More”; Savage Handscemented themselves as leaders in a new, modern rock sound. The band’s ability to balance heavy instrumentation with memorable hooks and raw vocal delivery catapulted their 2020 album “The Truth In Your Eyes” beyond 45 million streams, underscoring the band’s growing global reach. Beyond streaming, Savage Hands dropped two limited vinyl variants which immediately sold out due to large demand.
Like many artists, the global pandemic foiled and unwound plans that were years in the making for Savage Hands. Despite this, the band remained active in touring, supporting acts like Magnolia Park, Wage War, and While She Sleeps; as well as co-headlining with fellow up-and-comers Archers. Savage Hands made their debut DWP festival appearance at Louder Than Life in 2025, marking the Bourbon stage’s largest crowd of the day.
Savage Hands parted ways with Sharptone Records in 2025 and promptly began working on assembling a new album. Joining forces with Oxide Records, the band is preparing to launch a non-stop wave of campaigns starting May 2026.
Heavy EDM Duo ECHO CVLT Releases Debut Single "Diamond Hands" + Official Video
Today, the groundbreaking Heavy EDM project of Ragga Ragnars (Netflix's series Vikings) and Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals & Scour), ECHO CVLT, proudly launch their debut single, "Diamond Hands."
“Diamond Hands” ignites the dance floor with hard-style EDM intensity, melodic pop hooks, and metallic guitar drive, daring you to hold on for dear life. The debut track arrives alongside an official music video shot in Ragnars' homeland of Iceland, available below. The single is available via Arson Theory.
On the new single and her return to music, Ragga Ragnars shares:
"Music wasn’t something I originally planned on doing, but this project felt like the perfect kind of challenge. Jumping into ‘Diamond Hands’ pushed me way outside my comfort zone in the best way possible. It has been so fun, a little chaotic and full of energy. It reminded me that some of the best things happen when you just say yes and go for it."
Derek Engemann adds:
"This tune pulled me in a new direction creatively. 'Diamond Hands' mixes chaos, melody, and hard-hitting dance floor energy in all the right ways. Crank those speakers and Hold On For Dear Life!"
Watch the Official Video for "Diamond Hands" Below:
ECHO CVLT emerges at the intersection of distortion and club intensity. With recording officially underway in 2024, ECHO CVLT was founded by “Buzzsaw” (Derek Engemann of Scour and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), fusing metallic guitars, hard dance rhythms, and widescreen hooks into a sound built to move rooms and shake foundations. The initial offering, “Diamond Hands,” features a striking vocal performance from artist and actress Ragga Ragnars (History Channel’s Vikings); casting a cold Icelandic tension deep into the track. ECHO CVLT is shaped by concepts outside traditional heavy metal structures, existing as a parallel creative outlet alongside Engemann’s current projects.
“There is a lot of music resting idle in the cellar,” Engemann explains. “Ideas that never quite resonated in the right avenue... until now. The main guitar hook for 'Diamond Hands' was actually written ages ago back in 2008. It was never abandoned, it just needed the right track to thrive.” As Engemann began exploring electronic music production, the riff naturally found its purpose eventually taking shape as a hard edged dance driven composition. Unknown at the time, the final piece of the puzzle would begin to reveal itself in 2022 when Engemann met Ragga Ragnars at a biohacking conference in Beverly Hills. Already familiar with her work as an actress, Engemann was struck by her musical depth; especially after hearing her performance on Broken Wings with Kieran O’Riley.
“There was a purity and strength to her tone that immediately stood out. I was blown away.” he says. “Once the music for 'Diamond Hands' was completed, I kept hearing her presence in it, almost as if the riffs had already shaped themselves around her voice before she ever sang a note.” When Engemann reached out, the timing felt unusually precise. Ragnars had just put the intention out to return to music, opening that door again the very same week.
“It was one of those moments when the Matrix just aligned,” Engemann notes. “A couple months later she happened to be in San Diego, we tracked the vocals, and the song took on a life of its own.” With the song complete, momentum continued to build. A planned trip to Iceland for unrelated filming turned into an opportunity to shoot the “Diamond Hands” video in Ragnars’ homeland; grounding the project visually in Iceland’s stark terrain and shifting storms and reflecting the tension at the core of the track.
Looking ahead, ECHO CVLT is positioned as an ongoing body of work with a clear forward trajectory, built to persevere beyond passing cycles. Future releases are in motion for 2026 and beyond, with unexpected collaborations and electrically charged tracks designed to level speakers.
So it begins...
ECHO CVLT are:
Derek Engemann
Ragga Ragnars
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD To Co-Headline Taste Of Chaos 2026; Drop New Single "Feels Like Home"
Hollywood Undead return today with brand new single “Feels Like Home,” out now via Sumerian Records. The track finds the multi-platinum rap-rock powerhouse turning pain into belonging, delivering a bruised, melodic anthem for anyone who has grown too familiar with the weight they have been carrying. Stream “Feels Like Home” now HERE and watch the accompanying lyric video Below.
The release arrives alongside the announcement that Hollywood Undead will co-headline the return of the Taste of Chaos tour this fall with In This Moment and special guests I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue. Ticketing info and full routing below.
“Feels Like Home” delivers the unique brand of emotional gravity that could only come from Hollywood Undead. The track captures the strange comfort of survival when darkness becomes routine, turning isolation into something communal, cathartic, and unmistakably Undead. Speaking on the release, Hollywood Undead share:
““Feels Like Home” is about getting used to the things that are slowly breaking you. It’s a song for the broken, a reminder that they’re not alone and that with us, they’re right at home.”
Feels Like Home” follows the band’s recent run of single releases since signing with Sumerian Records, including “Hollywood Forever,” “SAVIOR,” “1x1,” and “All My Friends” feat. Jeris Johnson. Together, the tracks have marked a renewed chapter for Hollywood Undead, one that has reintroduced their iconic masks, sharpened the emotional and sonic extremes of their creative identity, and carried the band into one of the most successful stretches of their career.
“Hollywood Forever,” the band’s October 2024 Sumerian Records debut, set the tone for this era, cracking 20.3 million cross-platform streams and peaking at #18 at Active Rock radio. “SAVIOR” followed in June 2025, pulling the band in a darker, more emotionally exposed direction, before “1x1” arrived in March 2026 with a sample of Slayer’s legendary “Raining Blood” riff and the sound of a band still dominating a genre, almost two decades into their career. Most recently, “All My Friends” feat. Jeris Johnson pushed Hollywood Undead into a darker, more theatrical lane.
Hollywood Undead continue a major year of live activity across North America, the UK, and Europe. Following their appearance at Welcome To Rockville earlier this month, the band heads overseas for a full summer run that includes Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, Download, Nova Rock, Graspop Metal Meeting, Jera On Air, Vainstream, and select headline dates across Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and beyond. They will return to North America later this summer for Inkcarceration Festival, Rock Fest, Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS, Rock La Cauze, Rocklahoma, and the newly announced return of the Taste of Chaos Tour that they will co-headline with In This Moment.
The Taste Of Chaos 2026 tour will begin on September 22nd in Charlotte, NC and will hit a further 21 cities across the US before culminating in Anaheim, CA on October 26th. Artist pre-sales and VIP packages begin at 10am local on Monday, June 1st, with venue pre-sales beginning at 10am local on Tuesday, June 2nd, and general on sale beginning at 10am local on Wednesday, June 3rd. For more information and to purchase tickets, head to hollywoodundead.com
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
SUMMER FESTIVALS 2026
6/6 Rock im Park Nürnberg, Germany
6/7 Rock am Ring Nürburg, Germany
6/9 Täubchenthal Leipzig, Germany
6/10 Im Wizemann Stuttgart, Germany
6/12 Download Festival, Derby, United Kingdom
6/14 Nova Rock Nickelsdorf, Austria
6/15 Sono Centrum Brno, Czech Republic
6/16 Lost Generation Festival, Kraków, Poland
6/18 Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel, Belgium
6/19 Aladin Music Hall Bremen, Germany
6/21 Schlachthof Wiesbaden Wiesbaden, Germany
6/23 L’Usine Geneva, Switzerland
6/25 Garage Saarbrücken Saarbrücken, Germany
6/26 Jera On Air Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
6/27 Vainstream Münster, Germany
7/17 Inkcarceration Festival Mansfield, OH, USA
7/18 Rock Fest Cadott, WI, USA
8/1 Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS Rimouski, QC, Canada
8/7 Rock La Cauze Victoriaville, QC, Canada
9/4 Rocklahoma Pryor, OK, USA
TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR ROUTING
Co-Headlined By Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
With I See Stars, Vana and Melrose Avenue
9/22 The Fillmore Charlotte, NC, USA
9/23 The Ritz Raleigh, NC, USA
9/25 The Dome Virginia Beach, VA, USA
9/26 The Theatre at Santander Arena Reading, PA, USA
9/28 The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD, USA
9/29 Palladium Worcester, MA, USA
9/30 College Street Music Hall New Haven, CT, USA
10/3 The Rave / Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, WI, USA
10/6 GLC Live at 20 Monroe Grand Rapids, MI, USA
10/8 Steelhouse Omaha Omaha, NE, USA
10/9 Vibrant Music Hall Waukee, IA, USA
10/11 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL, USA
10/13 The Midland Theatre Kansas City, MO, USA
10/14 The Factory Chesterfield, MO, USA
10/16 House of Blues Houston Houston, TX, USA
10/17 The Bomb Factory Dallas, TX, USA
10/19 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO, USA
10/20 Rockwell at The Complex Salt Lake City, UT, USA
10/21 Revolution Concert House and Event Center Garden City, ID, USA
10/22 Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort Reno, NV, USA
10/24 Harrah’s Ak-Chin Maricopa, AZ, USA
10/25 The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV, USA
10/26 House of Blues Anaheim, CA, USA
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
Since the release of their RIAA platinum-certified 2008 debut Swan Songs, Hollywood Undead’s distinctive and infectious music has incited a global cult audience, sold out shows across continents, and earned praise from Consequence of Sound, Billboard, Revolver and more. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams, over 1 billion YouTube views, and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, they remain one of modern rock’s most influential and enduring forces. Now signed to Sumerian Records, they continue to push boundaries and reshape alternative culture.
Hollywood Undead Are:
Johnny 3 Tears, J-Dog, Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny.
Find Hollywood Undead Online
Night Laser Share New Live Video "Laser Train"
Hamburg's #1 sleaze rockers Night Laser released a new live video for "Laser Train" today. The video was shot at the Sinner Rock festival 2025 in Germany. The studio version of the song "Laser Train" is included on their current studio album Call Me What You Want.
You can watch the video Below.
Call Me What You Want was released on May 24, 2024 worldwide through Steamhammer as CD digipak, LP version, download, and stream HERE.
NIGHT LASER ON TOUR:
6/26 — Brande, DK — Street Art Festival
7/10 — Ehndorf, DE — Rock Area A7 Open Air
7/11 — Bornemannshausen, DE — Wipfelbeben Open Air
7/26 — Wolfsburg, DE — Autostadt Porsche Stage Open Air
8/7 — Kiel, DE — Bootshafen Sommer Open Air
8/22 — Handeloh, DE — Wini Macken Open Air
8/29 — Brockhöfe, DE — Farmfest Open Air
9/19 — Hamburg, DE — Markthalle (with Hardbone)
SPECIAL GUEST FOR AXEL RUDI PELL:
9/23 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
9/25 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
9/26 — Osnabrück, DE — Hydepark
9/27 — Bochum, DE — Zeche
9/29 — Ulm, DE — Roxy
9/30 — Mannheim, DE — Capitol
10/2 — Gelnhausen, DE — Warehouse Seven
10/3 — Stuttgart, DE — Longhorn
10/4 — Regensburg, DE — Eventhall
10/6 — Vienna, AT — Szene
10/7 — Nürnberg, DE — Hirsch
10/8 — Kortrijk, BE — De Kreun
10/9 — Heerlen, NL — Nieuwe Nor
10/10 — Zoetermeer, NL — Boerderij
HEADLINE SHOW:
12/11 — Oberhausen, DE — Helvete
2027:
1/16 — Braunschweig, DE — KuFa Haus
1/23 — Hameln, DE — Regenbogen
2/6 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
5/8 — Lübeck, DE — Rider's Cafe
SINNER Release First Single "Wait" From Final Studio Album Boom Bang Goodbye
German hard rock legend SINNER present the energized new single "Wait" alongside a music video. This is the first single to land from the band's forthcoming, and final, full-length studio offering, Boom Bang Goodbye. The album will arrive on July 31, 2026, via RPM. For over four decades SINNER have delivered massive hooks, powerful guitars, emotional depth and pure hard rock energy with an uplifting sound, and "Wait" is no different.
On the new single "Wait", Mat Sinner shares:
“For the first song from the album, I wanted a positive good-time track that simply puts people in a good mood. The political madness we’re living through doesn’t need another depressing soundtrack. ‘Wait’ is also a very representative song for the entire album. Working with Michael Bormann again after 10 years immediately clicked — the chemistry was there right away. And just like on the whole album, there’s an unbelievably great performance from drummer Moritz Müller and my partner Alex Scholpp, plus the absolutely brilliant mix by my friend Jacob Hansen. Mat was 100% happy!”
The video for "Wait" also captures the song’s positive energy, welcoming the summer with ease, optimism and feel-good vibes.
With Boom Bang Goodbye, SINNER enter the final chapter of an extraordinary career. Since 1982, the band led by Mat Sinner has been one of the most consistent forces in the German hard rock and metal scene. Following 19 studio albums, international tours and most recently the successful album Brotherhood, the band is set to end on a high note.
For this final statement, Mat Sinner has once again gathered an epic lineup of longtime companions and high-profile guests. Alex Scholpp (guitar) and Moritz Müller (drums) provide the album’s powerful foundation, joined by Jim Müller of KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, Lisa Müller, and former SINNER bandmate Mathias Dieth, who performed on the influential early albums Comin’ Out Fighting and Dangerous Charm. Another renowned guitarist on board is Magnus Karlsson — closely connected to Mat Sinner through the PRIMAL FEAR camp — who contributes vocals on Boom Bang Goodbye.
All-star appearances on Boom Bang Goodbye continue with vocal performances from Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW), Michael Bormann, Michael Sadler (SAGA), Björn Strid (SOILWORK), Erik Mårtensson (ECLIPSE), Renan Zonta and Sascha Krebs. Each guest brings their own distinctive touch to the track list, making the album an impressive gathering of international hard rock and metal greats.
Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios in Denmark, the album combines modern heaviness with classic SINNER DNA. Every song bears the unmistakable signature of Mat Sinner as a musician, songwriter and personality who has helped shape the European metal scene for decades.
Boom Bang Goodbye will be released on July 31, 2026. The first single, "Wait", is available now on all platforms.
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Listen to "Wait":
SINNER – WAIT
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DEATĦ B¥ LØVE releases electrifying '444' album on CD – A journey through shadow & transcendence
Trans-Atlantic electro-goth / industrial duo DEATĦ B¥ LØVE presents their debut album '444', newly released on CD via American label Distortion Productions. Sublime, spiritually charged, and emotionally captivating, this record fuses gothic, industrial, and trip-hop sensibilities into a singular sonic language, enriched by evocative Middle Eastern vocal textures. Taking us on an immersive odyssey, they also present their latest video for 'Cosmic Power' with its brooding trip hop.
DEATĦ B¥ LØVE is made up of acclaimed Pittsburgh music producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Guellard – whose decades-long presence in America's dark-electronic underground includes work with The Electric Hellfire Club, Closterkeller and Blitzkrieg – and singer-songwriter Inga Habiba, whose distinctive, spiritually-charged voice has been shaped by a multicultural heritage and a long career fronting gothic and new-wave acts in Poland.
DEATĦ B¥ LØVE's music is cinematic and raw with a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic. Arabic scales and gothic atmospheres fuse with distorted electronics and hypnotic rhythms, crafting a soundscape that feels at once ancient and futuristic.
Over these 11 tracks, the enigmatic duo explores mysticism, identity, spiritual tension, and emotional rebirth. Wrapped in atmospheric electronics, heavy hypnotic rhythms, and exotic vocal lines and instrumentation, ‘444’ plunges listeners deep into shadow and transcendence, the duo taking us on an
Crafted over the course of a year, ‘444’ was spawned through an immersive ritual of file-swapping and Trans-Atlantic flights, reflecting a painstaking process that mirrors the album’s themes of endurance, distance, and connection. Geography and vision have shaped DEATĦ B¥ LØVE's approach to creating music between continents, embracing digital collaboration and a multimedia approach to performance, pushing live presentations to their limits, including holographic images.
This is a record that moves between extremes, covering the spectrum from despair to transcendence, from fragility to force. From the trippy space-hop of 'Cosmic Power' and cavernous intensity of 'Strong Inside' to the industrial weight of 'I Don’t', the spectral intimacy of 'Sellenno' and the darkly mystical 'Temros (Symphonic Mix)'.
"'Cosmic Power' is our flagship song. We always dreamed of how incredibly cathartic it would be to play music in space, and with this video, that dream finally comes true. Musically, the song branches away from our core goth/industrial sound and brings in trip-hop textures that we both love. Inspired by artists such as Morcheeba and Groove Armada, we explored the more chilled, atmospheric side of our creative identity," says Peter Guellard.
Lyrically, Inga Habiba describes the song as “dismantling the illusion of control through a narrative of seduction, belief, and collapse. What begins as a promise of limitless power reveals itself as manipulation, leaving behind a void where trust once lived. Its final truth is stark: real power does not lie in commanding the universe, but in reclaiming ownership of one’s inner world.”
'444' is an album of survival, transformation and paradox, kick-started by an October 2024 meet-up in Warsaw, Poland to record the tracks 'Strong Inside' and 'Temros', along with their respective videos. 'Temros' would appear on Metropolis Records’ 'Electronic Saviors 7' compilation, while 'Strong Inside' was the first in a series of singles released via Distortion Productions, which also includes 'Sellenno'and their 'Krakowski Spleen' triphop cover of famed Polish rock band Maanam.
"Together with 'Temros' and 'Ziro', 'Cosmic Power' gives this album its eclectic edge, but we are not afraid of sonic experimentation. In fact, we believe, and many listeners have told us, that blending genres within one album can be a strength, allowing different audiences to find their own point of connection," explains Peter Guellard.
"What makes '444' cohesive is its deeper concept: spiritualism, survival, and the healing of past trauma. There is a delicate balance between electronic sound and cultural memory, between the human body, the planet beneath us, and the family histories and relationships that shape how we move through the world. That is what gives 444 its emotional weight."
Joined by Pam Simmons on guitar and Joe Palermo on drums, DEATĦ B¥ LØVE will soon bring their energy to the stage, performing at the Wooltura Club in Łódź for BlitzDay, along with MECHU and Shagreen. This unique evening is dedicated to the Polish independent scene, featuring artists with musical roots in the legendary Blitzkriegband, one of the most pioneering darkwave-goth bands in the history of Polish alternative music.
As of May 29th, the '444' album is out on CD, available exclusively via Bandcamp and from live shows. Digitally, the album can be found from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Music by Inga Habiba & Peter Guellard
Lyrics by Inga Habiba & Peter Guellard on 'God'
Inga Habiba - vocals & keyboards.
Peter Guellard - guitars, daw, bass, upright bass & vocals
Wojciech Lubertowicz - duduk on 'Ziro'
Tomasz "Mechu" Wojciechowski - guitar on 'Strong Inside'
George Glashier - spoken word on 'Sellenno (Reprise)'
Produced by Peter Guellard
Recorded at Psychotribe (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) and Toya (Lodz, Poland)
Mastered by Garrett Haines at Treelady Studio (Pittsburgh, PA)
Cover art designed by Grindhouse Alternative Art Studio
All Rights Reserved C + P Death By Love / Distortion Productions, LLC
'Cosmic Power' & other videos directed and produced by Peter Guellard
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2026 LAS VEGAS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL AT MANDALAY BAY IN LAS VEGAS REVEALS OPENING NIGHT LINEUP
Las Vegas Songwriters Festival (LVSF) today revealed the opening night lineup for its 2026 event scheduled Thursday, Aug. 20 – Saturday, Aug. 22 at multiple venues throughout Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Popular country songwriters/singers David Lee Murphy, Craig Campbell and Jerrod Niemann will kick off the three-day event presented by MGM Resorts International, Entersong Entertainment and Mountain Dew, and co-founded by Rob Hatch, Mike Every and Matt Warren.
Tickets are now on sale, with the “Early Bird” (Friends & Family/first-year event purchasers) pre-sale available until Tuesday, June 30 at 10 p.m. PT. Fans can purchase General Admission or VIP tickets, as well as exclusive room-and-ticket packages, making the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival an ideal event to blend live music and a vacation getaway.
Additionally, single day tickets starting at $45 (not including taxes and fees) go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. For room and ticket packages, visit LVSF at Mandalay Bay. For additional event information, visit Las Vegas Songwriters Festival.
Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member David Lee Murphy has helped shape modern country music with songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, among many others, including hits such as “Big Green Tractor,” “Living in Fast Forward” and “Anywhere With You.” He’s also a chart-topping artist, best known for his iconic hits “Dust on the Bottle, “Party Crowd” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.”
With RIAA Gold-certified hits “Fish” and “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” and more than 50 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, Craig Campbell has built a loyal fan base through his authentic country sound and energetic live performances. The Georgia native has performed at CMA Fest and toured alongside Luke Bryan.
Jerrod Niemann first rose to national prominence with his RIAA Platinum-certified hit “Lover, Lover” and RIAA Gold-certified top five single “What Do You Want.” In addition to his success as an artist, he is an acclaimed songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, and many more.
Throughout the weekend, a wide array of songwriters are scheduled to deliver an intimate, immersive experience to fans. As the masterminds of the world’s most beloved songs, each writer will mix an entertaining live performance with captivating storytelling, revealing the inspiration behind the work – and even hosting select Q&A sessions.
2026 Las Vegas Songwriters Festival Lineup (subject to change)
Anthony L. Smith
Anthony Smith
Ayron Jones
Billy Montana
Bob DiPiero
Bobby Pinson
Brian Davis
Brian White
Brice Long
Bridgette Tatum
Brinley Addington
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Clint Daniels
Craig Campbell
D. Vincent Williams
Dave Pahanish
David Lee Murphy
Dean Dillon
Dylan Altman
Earl Bud Lee
Elisha Hoffman
Eric Paslay
Jamie Floyd
Jared Mullins
Jerrod Niemann
Jim McCormick
Jimmy Yeary
Justin Wilson
Keith Stegall
Lance Miller
Liz Rose
Mark Irwin
Marla Cannon-Goodman
Marti Frederiksen
Matt Warren
Paul Jenkins
Phil Barton
Rachel Thibodeau
Ray Fulcher
Rebecca Lynn Howard
Rob Hatch
Shane Minor
Steve Bogard
Tyler Reeve
Wynn Varble
THE ARCHIVES NASHVILLE RETURNS FOR THIRD ANNUAL ARTIST CLOSET SALE AT CMA FEST
The Archives Nashville, a premium digital archiving and storage company specializing in musicians’ wardrobes, will host the third annual Artist Closet Sale during this year’s CMA Fest, running June 4-7 and providing fans an exclusive opportunity to shop their favorite artists’ closets. A portion of the proceeds will support the CMA Foundation’s mission to provide students with access to high-quality music education and equip educators with the resources needed to sustain thriving programs.
The Artist Closet Sale will be held at Fan Fair X, located in Nashville’s Music City Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, with this year’s activation featuring a record number of participants with 23 artists. Fans will have the chance to browse and purchase wardrobe items from a star-studded lineup including Alana Springsteen, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Zimmerman, BunnieXO, Carter Faith, Ella Langley, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Kassi Ashton, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, MaRynn Taylor, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Terri Clark, The Band Perry, Tucker Wetmore and Wynonna Judd.
“We’ve been blown away by the response that’s allowed us to raise over $62,000 thus far in support of the CMA Foundation’s important work, and we’re so thankful to all of these artists for being so generous with their incredible items,” shares The Archives founder and longtime celebrity stylist Tiffany Gifford, “It’s an honor to give fans a chance to own a piece of their favorite artists’ wardrobe while contributing to a cause that nurtures the next generation of musicians and educators.”
With the vast wardrobe that musicians acquire over the years, Gifford realized there were no viable wardrobe archiving solutions, so she created The Archives to help clients not only store their wardrobe safely and securely, but to offer a digital solution to keep all things organized, searchable and accessible to her clients and their respective teams. The Archives functions by taking inventory and digital photos of the desired wardrobe to be archived, giving teams the option to store pieces in their facilities or integrate their system into current storage locations. RFID tracking technology programmed into each piece allows for tracking movement of each garment with the online inventory showing all pieces and their location while allowing movement as needed.
Clients are able to see specific movement of wardrobe between closets to take current inventory in case of loss or damage; ensure proper storage of all garments and accessories to preserve valuable and noteworthy pieces; quickly search and filter wardrobe from garment attributes, events worn, and style details; more easily curate garment displays for museums and private companies or personal showings; and monetize select pieces by making them available for rent through the platform.
For more information, please visit TheArchivesNashville.com and follow on Instagram @thearchivesnashville.
CHASE RICE TRIBUTES HIS MOM, “CONNIE LOU,” WITH NEW SONG OUT AT MIDNIGHT
For the man who paid tribute to his late father on the cover I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, showcasing the cowboy proudly holding two Coors Banquets during a Wyoming adventure, it was only a matter of time before the woman on the other side of the camera earned her own homage. With “Connie Lou,” arriving at midnight, Chase Rice honors his mother while leaning into the story of his parents’ early days together. Pre-add / pre-save HERE.
Written by Rice alongside Dan Couch and producer Oscar Charles, the nostalgic track inspired by the real-life romance of his parents captures a coming-of-age love story set against rodeo nights, dance halls and small-town America, pairing vivid storytelling with the stripped-back authenticity that continues to define Rice’s recent creative chapter.
Built around lines like “Connie fell for a felt hat and Wranglers / On that Friday sippin’ Coors Banquets,” the song nods to the brands and culture woven throughout Rice’s life and music, leading naturally to a creative collaboration with Coors Banquet and Wrangler surrounding the release.
“Coors Banquet has been part of my story for a long time – from my dad holding two Banquets on the cover of the Cowboys record to writing songs like ‘Mr. Coors,’ it’s always represented something real in my music. That’s why this collaboration felt natural,” shares Rice. “‘Connie Lou’ is inspired by my parents’ story and the kind of life I grew up around – rodeos, small towns, hard work and cold beer at the end of the night – which is exactly the kind of life Coors and Wrangler represent, too.”
In celebration of the collaboration, Rice will debut “Connie Lou” during a surprise pop-up concert in Nashville tonight (May 28) as the brands take over the parking lot of Midtown hotspot Loser’s Most Wanted Bar & Grill for a celebratory block party launch event. Admission is free to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
To further bring “Connie Lou” to life, the brands launched a limited-edition apparel collection including “Beer Chords,” a first-of-its-kind release that turns a country song into a wearable piece. The jeans feature the actual chords from “Connie Lou” printed directly onto the denim using Coors Banquet beer-based ink.
Blending Wrangler’s timeless feel with Coors Banquet’s Western heritage, the full collection features a range of apparel designed to make the perfect country festival season outfit. Alongside the hero “Beer Chords,” the Coors Banquet x Wrangler Collection features 32 unique pieces, including men’s and women’s apparel and co-branded caps. Highlights include the Denim Jersey, Brushpopper Cowboy Cut Work Shirt, Men’s Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut® Jeans, Women’s Reworked Short and Women’s Printed Vest and Bailey Flare Jeans. The limited-edition Coors Banquet x Wrangler collection, including 250 total pairs of Beer Chords, will be available through drops of 125 pairs on shop.coors.com starting at 12 p.m. CT on May 28 and June 4 while supplies last.
“Wrangler has been the unofficial uniform of country music for decades, seen on the legends on stage as well as the fans in the front row,” said Holly Wheeler, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Kontoor Brands. “Our partnership with Coors Banquet honors that heritage, blending festival style with rugged functionality. This collection is for those who live for the music and the Western lifestyle, designed to withstand the energy of a summer crowd and the grit of the open range alike.”
“Coors Banquet has always been deeply rooted in the moments and stories that shape country culture,” notes Matt Carpenter, Vice President Marketing, Coors Family of Brands. “This collaboration with Wrangler and Chase Rice brings that spirit to life, turning an authentic personal story into something fans can connect with on a deeper level, from the music itself to the craftsmanship behind the ‘Beer Chords.’”
The Coors Banquet x Wrangler collection is the latest iteration of Coors Banquet’s creative platform “Start Your Legacy,” which is rooted in the brand’s Western values and 150-year history. The ‘Start Your Legacy’ platform is all about inspiring people to take the first step toward something bigger. That spirit is brought to life through the “Connie Lou” cover contest, giving one up-and-coming artist a real shot at the spotlight by inviting them to perform the song live onstage with Rice. Fans can follow @CoorsBanquet on social media for updates on the collection drop and details on how to participate in the “Connie Lou Cover Contest.”
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.
MIDNITE HELLION Unleash a Sonic Assault with Explosive New Single “Cross The Line” Off Of Upcoming Album Condemned To Hell
"And for when you wanna get the rowdy crowd nice 'n
CA-RAAAZZZAYYY, "Cross The Line" delivers a thrash bashin' neck wreckin' back achin' fist breakin' body slammin' knee jammin' ass kickin' helluva fuckin' good time!! Heads always bang and bodies always move, "Cross The Line" gets all the Hellions in the groove!"
The band’s new single arrives as an unapologetic declaration of intent, delivering a relentless combination of razor-sharp riffs, driving rhythms, and the raw energy that has become synonymous with MIDNITE HELLION sound. Built for raised fists, loud speakers, and packed venues, “Cross The Line”serves as both a battle cry and a
warning shot.
From its opening moments, the track wastes no time launching listeners into a full throttle metal assault. The guitars cut with precision, the rhythm section pounds with undeniable force, and the vocals carry an intensity that captures the spirit of classic heavy metal while driving fearlessly toward the future.
“Cross The Line” explores themes of defiance, pressure, confrontation, and pushing beyond limitations. It carries the feeling of standing at a crossroads and choosing to charge forward without hesitation, regardless of consequences.
MIDNITE HELLION continue to prove why they remain a force in modern heavy metal balancing old school metal DNA with a fresh and aggressive edge that connects with longtime fans and newer generations of metalheads alike.
Metal has always thrived on power, rebellion, and pushing boundaries and MIDNITE HELLION are kicking down the door with all three on their latest release, “Cross The Line."
BIO:
Heavy Metal Rock 'n Roll - MIDNITE HELLION does it best. Founder/drummer Drew Rizzo, long-time bassist/backing vocalist Rach Kubik, and lead guitarist Charles Koegler create the power that amplifies every town.
Their distinctive style – classic, no-frills heavy metal serving tremendously infectious spurts of thrash riffs with a straight, fun stage attitude – made them a top pick for world-class acts to ignite their respective crowds. Bringing their strong regional fan base to the table, MIDNITE HELLION shared the stages with OverKill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen, and many more.
Their electrifying debut album Condemned to Hell (2017) proved to be just the kind of wrecking ball that the band needed. Picked up and widely spread by multiple Marconi award holder WSOU 89.5 FM, the album successfully leveled a solid path into the wider US metal scene. In less than a year, Condemned To Hell became a national phenomenon – and so did MIDNITE HELLION as a touring act, spawning intense mosh pits left, right, and center. The touring cycle in support of the album peaked in late 2018 when the band shared stages with OTEP and THE WORLD OVER in the Midwest and Mountain regions of the United States.
Fueled by the sheer awesomeness of their fans and the energy received from this crowd, and driven by a bag of new songs and ideas that they brought back home, MIDNITE HELLION entered Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY in August 2019. The recording of their second album Kingdom Immortal took them only six days with the help of iconic producer Alex Perialas, who in the past contributed to shaping the signature thrash sound of Anthrax/S.O.D, OverKill or Testament, while also adding a pound or two to Joe Bonamassa’s music. Mixing took place in March and Mastering in May 2021, before Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) cut the vinyl mastering at Infrasonic Sound.
Kingdom Immortal became successful with radio stations in the United States from the get-go, landing within the top 5 added albums on radio throughout the nation. As a result, MIDNITE HELLION toured the US with Anvil for 39 dates in summer 2022 supporting the album, followed by a second US leg with Anvil for an additional 25 dates in spring 2023. After completing a bombastic 2024 with the first world-wide release including Europe and hitting the road for an extensive US and Canada tour with German metal machine U.D.O., MIDNITE HELLION took some well-deserved time off in 2025 to recharge.
2026 is proving to be a legendary year for MIDNITE HELLION. Pounding their past, they are reissuing their long out-of-print debut album, Condemned To Hell, complete with bonus material just in time for its 9th Anniversary. To honor this milestone, Midnite Hellion and Anvil are joining forces for an extensive Canadian and US tour to celebrate their shared history of pounding metal.
"We dug deep into our archives and located some gems that have never been available to the public before now! A rehearsal demo recording of Black and White shows the band's raw, unhinged, and snarling energy, ready to strike. This collection also includes three cover tunes, recorded fast and loose in the studio as a fun venture, offering fans a perfect fly-on-the-wall view from 9 years ago. Megadeth, King Diamond, and even Satan himself have been conjured...pick up a copy of the reissued CD to hear what we've got in store for ya! See you this summer in your city to pound our past together!"
This Halloween, Midnite Hellion teams up with Marc "Skippy" Price (Family Ties) for the 40th Anniversary of "Trick Or Treat," starring Marc Price, Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons, and the late Tony Fields as Sammi Curr. Under Sammi's spell, Midnite Hellion is taking on the role of his band, Omniarch, performing along with the film for the ultimate fan experience for three exclusive shows...unless Sammi demands they play his songs again...
The best is yet to come, as the blast from the past is far from over!
“One More Day” Ignites a New Wave of Genre Collision Uniting (hed)p.e., Ladrones, Tahmell, & Chris Anger
Heavy music is entering a new era where genres and even languages no longer need to stay separated.
Producer and composer Chris Anger pushes further beyond genre limitations with “One More Day” — the explosive new Nothing Forever single featuring legendary pioneers (hed)p.e., Mexico’s hard-hitting Ladrones, and Tahmell, the rising son of hip-hop icon Rakim.
“One More Day” channels the rebellious spirit that made (hed)p.e.’s self-titled 1997 debut a landmark release, evolving that same dangerous energy into something modern and cultural. Through its blend of English and Spanish vocals, the song further breaks cultural and musical boundaries.
The release arrives at a pivotal moment for Ladrones, whose recent Rise Records single “Ay Ay Ay” has continued building momentum around the band’s rapidly growing “Flow Pesado” movement, which is a hybrid sound blending metal, hip-hop, and Latin influence into something entirely their own.
At the same time, Tahmel continues carving his own lane while carrying the legacy of one of hip-hop’s most respected bloodlines. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, “One More Day” intentionally weaponizes multiple generations of influence into one aggressive modern statement.
“For me, the excitement came from blending legacy with evolution. Jahred (singer of (hed)p.e.) represents a sound that influenced an entire generation –myself included, while Ladrones and Tahmel represent where genre-colliding music is heading now," says Chris Anger (Producer).
The song also continues Nothing Forever’s mission of rejecting algorithmic sameness and rebuilding the feeling that music once had when underground movements evolved naturally and records felt rebellious and experimental.
Anger’s career spans decades across multiple genres, with credits and collaborations connected to Wyclef Jean, Ill Niño, Ray Luzier (Korn), Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.), CHNNR, Wu-Tang affiliates, Sleepy Hallow and more. His body of work collectively spans over 100 million streams across various releases and collaborations and he’s just scratching the surface in heavy music.
With Nothing Forever’s album Noise Tape 01, Anger is attempting to bring unpredictability back into heavy music culture… oh and yea that’s his real last name.
Stay tuned as I Am Loco Music prepares to launch its official app experience, giving fans direct access to the evolving world of Noise Tape 01 and all the amazing and unexpected collaborations.
"One More Day" will be one of the only full songs streamable on all DSPs from this project.
STREAM "One More Day" Below:
hot mess Weaponize Envy on Punchy New Single "Jealous Boy"
Milwaukee pop rock upstarts, hot mess, have today released their latest track, "Jealous Boy", a razor-sharp anthem about envy, insecurity, and the unexpected confidence that comes from confronting both. Built on a foundation of punchy guitars and an electronic undercurrent that keeps the energy kinetic, "Jealous Boy" is a bracingly honest pop song that tangles into alternative rock. Fans can stream "Jealous Boy" Below.
Driven by the kind of self-awareness that only comes after sitting with your worst impulses, "Jealous Boy" finds vocalist Reid Stevenson cataloguing the things he coveted the most and turning that restlessness into a creative breakthrough. Melodically irresistible and lyrically unsparing, this new track pulls from hot mess' pop punk roots while leaning into something more contemporary and production-forward.
Reflecting on the writing process of "Jealous Boy", vocalist Reid Stevenson shares:
"Jealous Boy was written at a time when I was envious of everything I didn’t have. Whether that was an opportunity, an accomplishment, or every song I wish I had written myself. Ironically, the song about those insecurities became my breakthrough. It inspired a creative shift and a new found confidence that helped me let go of the mindset that inspired it."
Stay tuned for more news from hot mess soon.
ABOUT HOT MESS
hot mess is a high energy, pop-rock band formed in 2025 out of Milwaukee, WI. Blending anthemic hooks, punchy guitars, and unapologetic lyrics into a sound that feels nostalgic and refreshingly modern. The band is comprised of members Reid Stevenson (vocals), Sam Theno (guitar), Owen Stevenson (guitar), Trevor Gallagher (bass), and Aidan Scheuren (drums).
hot mess channels themes of ambition, relationships, jealousy, and self reflection. Pulling from their pop-punk roots they push their sound into a contemporary, darker pop-rock territory.
Photo Credit: Ariel Kassulke
asthelifeleavesyoureyes Release Deluxe Version Of 'You Left A Sinner, Covered In The Blood' via Papercut Recordings
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, metalcore quintet asthelifeleavesyoureyes has released the deluxe version of their EP 'You Left A Sinner, Covered In The Blood' and new single "Weight Of War" (via Papercut Recordings). Speaking about the release, the band commented:
"Love yourself and those around you. Having people believe in what we’re doing enough to help push it further means everything. We’re beyond excited to finally release the deluxe version of ‘You Left A Sinner, Covered In The Blood’ and give these songs the life they deserve with Papercut."
The band will also be hitting the road for a handful of dates beginning Friday, June 12, with Fr3ak and Blind Equation. 'You Left A Sinner, Covered In The Blood' (Deluxe) is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here.
Upcoming asthelifeleavesyoureyes Tour Dates:
June 12 - Portland, OR
June 14 - Seattle, WA
June 15 - Boise, ID
June 16 - Spokane, WA*
*No Blind Equation
Erdve Premiere Crushing New Album 'Epigrama'
Since emerging from Lithuania in 2016, Erdve have experimented with heavy music’s imposing framework. The expiermental metallic hardcore band’s debut established a heavy foundation, while their follow-up chiseled away with dramatic intensity. Now, they are pushing their vision to more crushing extremes on their new album Epigrama.
Epigrama comes out tomorrow, Friday, May 29, 2026 on Season of Mist but you can hear all eight devastating tracks today by listening to the full album stream below:
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Available Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
12” Vinyl Gatefold — Black
12” Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Silver, Black & White Marbled
Erdve have earned a reputation for unconventional experiments. The band have performed in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church and the historic Lukiškės Prison. Metal Injection hailed their debut Vaitojimas as an ”uncompromising patchwork of hardcore punk and sludge metal”. In reviewing follow-up Savigaila, Nine Circles marveled at how “all that harshness that is at once apparent settles out and mellows into something that is quite beautiful and begs repeated listens”.
Now, with Epigrama, Erdve have redefined their hardened sludgy metallic experiment into their most conceptually focused and structurally deliberate album. The band confront grief, guilt and stagnation as structural forces rather than passing emotions. Every decision, or absence of decision, is treated as moral debt. From the suffocating grief of lead single “Nyra”, the all-consuming descent of “Ydos” to the madness of the title track and the irreversible acceptance of closer “Svertas,” the record unfolds as a journey from doubt to clarity through collapse. A moment isn’t captured. A process is endured.
Line-up:
Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars
Adomas Varnelis — Guitar
Valdas Voveraitis — Drums
Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass
Production Credits:
Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.
Cover Art:
Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.
Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,
Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),
Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).
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Available Formats:
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12” Vinyl Gatefold — Black
12” Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Silver, Black & White Marbled
Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_erdve_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erdvelt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erdve
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uctedT9WR5dzqjAOx3jKN
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/erdve/1299788970
Brazilian Rockers ELECTRIC MOB Share New Live Version of "Sun Is Falling" + Official Video
Today, Brazilian rock trio ELECTRIC MOB are proud to share the new live version of "Sun Is Falling," taken from the upcoming digital deluxe edition of their sophomore album '2 Make U Cry & Dance,' set for release on July 10th via Frontiers Music Srl. The digital deluxe edition will feature the full studio release alongside six live tracks performed at Capital Moto Week 2024.
On the live version of "Sun Is Falling," the band shares:
" 'Sun Is Falling' is our rage against modern society and its endless ways to bleed the world dry. No matter the cost, or the lives involved. It’s all about profit and selfishness.
This Live version stays true to the grit and anger we felt when we wrote it, full of energy and big performances."
Watch the Live Performance Video for "Sun Is Falling" Below:
Without hiding their classic rock influences and driven by a modern, restless vision, ELECTRIC MOB are unafraid to break away from clichés and push rock fans beyond their comfort zone.
Hailing from Curitiba, Brazil, the band burst onto the scene like a mad dog on the loose with their debut album 'DISCHARGE' (2020). Raw, unapologetic, and emotionally charged, the record broke through borders, surprising international audiences and carving out space on rock radio stations throughout the United States and Europe.
In January 2023, the band released their second album, '2 MAKE U CRY & DANCE,' earning positive reviews across multiple countries. This was followed by a Brazilian headlining tour through 12 cities in six different states. The momentum continued as ELECTRIC MOB joined forces with Project 46 for a nationwide run that expanded into Brazil’s Northeast.
Their live streak carried into 2024 and 2025 with a strong presence at major festivals, including Summer Breeze Brasil, now known as Bangers Open Air, where Billboard Brasil cited the band as “one of the most praised performances of the event.” Additional highlights include a main stage appearance at Capital Moto Week, which resulted in the live recording 'Live @ Capital Moto Week,' and performances at Porão do Rock (DF), Mundial Rock (SC), SBO Rock Fest (SP), and HackTown (MG).
On the upcoming deluxe release, vocalist Renan Zonta comments:
"We’re thrilled to release this super special edition of something we’re very proud of. The DLX version of our second album '2 Make U Cry & Dance' comes with kickass live and raw cuts, and it’s here to re-insure the power inside this beautiful cake. Give it an extra spin while we’re cooking a new one ⚡️😈"
Guitarist Ben Hur adds:
"We’ve always considered ourselves a band forged on stage. That’s where everything truly comes to life. In this deluxe release of our second album, we’re capturing a part of that energy and sharing it with fans who haven’t yet had the chance to experience it with us in person."
Pre-Save the '2 Make U Cry & Dance' Digital Deluxe Edition HERE
ELECTRIC MOB are:
Renan Zonta - Vocals
Ben Hur Auwarter - Guitar
Mateus Cestaro - Drums